The scheme functions by supplying restored and re-marketed redundant IT equipment and is designed to satisfy many issues.
It assures that high quality IT equipment is available, regardless of financial ability and that valuable equipment is not dumped pointlessly into our environment. Re-use is the best form of recycling.

Specifications
The minimum base unit specification supplied by IT-exchange.org in the UK is a Pentium P133, 32MB memory and a 500MB hard drive. All our systems are capable of running Window95\Microsoft Office97 and can be configured for Internet and email use. CD-ROM's, soundcards, network cards, printers and scanners can be fitted to all base units if required.
The highest specification we currently supply is P233MMX, 64MB and a 2100MB hard drive.

Lower specification systems, such as 486's and early Pentiums are prepared and donated to charity projects in Tanzania and Ghana.

Equipment Details
Redundant equipment is collected and put through an extensive overhaul, test and clean process. All mains powered equipment must pass an electrical safety test (PAT) to ensure we supply a safe product. Tested equipment can be instantly deployed in an office environment without raising Health & Safety issues.

Additional accessories such as a CD-ROM, sound card, modem and a licensed operating system can be added to system units at the client's request. If required, systems can be pre-configured for use on a network and supplied with a network card.

All systems that are supplied with pre-configured software are extensively tested to ensure a quality product. All Microsoft Windows software installed has been updated with current service packs and upgrades to aid system stability and function. Internet Explorer and Outlook Express 5 are installed on systems with drives larger than 500MB. Systems with Modems are tested on the Internet and have default Internet account pre-installed for immediate web access.

On most systems Norton Anti-virus is pre-installed to counter malicious software attacks.

Computer systems are supplied with all relevant cables, driver and reference disks.

When a system is ready for dispatch, it can be collected, or delivery can be arranged using TNT (estimated delivery cost for a system: £18.00). All systems have a 6 month warranty, click here for details

Not for profit pricing structure
Most base units we collect do not have CD-ROMS, soundcards, modems or operating system licenses, we have to purchase new. New components are passed on at our trade cost plus delivery charges and VAT. The pricing structure for system unit and monitor is based on the bulk trade price cost of 20 units.

Example costs
P120, 32MB, 1000MB Hard drive, 14" SVGA monitor, keyboard & mouse. £55
P200MMX, 64MB, 2000MB hard drive, 15" SVGA monitor, keyboard & mouse. £80

Additional items (New products)
X52 speed CD-ROM £ 25.00
Windows95 (no media) £ 25.00
Soundcard & mains speakers £ 20.00
56K Fax/Data/Voice Modem £ 18.00

IT-exchange.org charges £35.00 per system that requires an Operating system installation to contribute towards collection, cleaning and build expenses. This charge also helps us to meet our running costs such as rent, rates, electricity and phone.

Please use our on-line calculator to help you work out the cost of your System.

Quantity orders for Organisations
Organisations that require more than one system are welcome to apply under the scheme

IT-exchange.org also offers organisations on-site installation (including network design and cabling), support and equipment maintenance. Click here for more infomation

How to order
Please contact us to calculate system cost and specifications. Next, complete an IT-exchange.org order form and return it by fax or post. Once the completed form is returned, the system will be ready for delivery within 7 days. Click here for more information and to download an order form.

Payment can be made by cheque or paid directly into the IT-exchange.org bank account in any branch of HSBC.